One News Now - President's Pick Ill-Equipped?

By Chad Groening, OneNewsNow.com

After several weeks of speculation, President Obama has officially nominated Hagel to replace Leon Panetta, who wants to return to private life during Obama's second term. In choosing Hagel, the president is reportedly signaling he is ready for a contentious confirmation fight, likely dominated by questions about Hagel's stance on Israel and Iran. (Hagel to face rough going in Senate). . .

Citing Hagel's refusal to sign a letter supporting Israel, but going out of his way to back Israel's enemies, Jordan Sekulow of the American Center for Law & Justice (ACLJ) submits the Republican lawmaker is one of the most anti-Israel politicians in history.

"He voted against sanctions on Iran. He voted against labeling the Iranian Revolutionary Guard as a terror organization. He encouraged the EU not to vote and adopt Hezbollah as a terrorist organization," the attorney lists. "He encourages direct dialogue with Hamas, direct dialogue with Hezbollah, direct dialogue with Iran without any consequences for them, like sanctions. This is the wrong person to be secretary of defense.". . .

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